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TORRENTIAL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Pouring in abundance
Example:
torrential rains
Classified under:
Similar:
abundant (present in great quantity)
Derivation:
torrent (a heavy rain)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Resembling a torrent in force and abundance
Example:
the torrential facility and fecundity characteristic of his style
Classified under:
Similar:
uncontrolled (not being under control; out of control)
Derivation:
torrent (an overwhelming number or amount)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent
Example:
torrential adaptations seen in some aquatic forms
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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
torrent (a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid))
Derivation:
torrent (a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid))
